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Humanities Camps |
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“Sharing Our Past — Shaping Our Future” Since 1974 |
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Since 1997, VHC has been running an exciting summer literacy program for at-risk middle school/junior high students. These programs are week-long, thematic camps with lots of reading, discussion, and fun, humanities-related activities. Each summer, up to two hundred children in Vermont public schools read, keep journals, and engage in creative activities around interesting themes. The goal of Humanities Camps is to use literature as a door to a broader world for children who have not had the opportunities for these experiences.
Students most in need of the individual attention, encouragement and opportunities for growth are invited to attend by teachers, administrators and school professionals. They are identified as "at-risk" for a variety of issues, especially difficulty with reading. Children may also have challenges with self-esteem; possess a disability; have experimented with alcohol or drugs; or be part of low-income families with limited resources.
The camps involve these children in the world of literature and ideas, fostering self-expression and confidence in a safe, nurturing environment. Humanities camps encourage kids to think critically about the world around them. Students experience the satisfaction that accompanies insight and self-discovery, while developing reading skills and a love of learning.
All eligible Vermont public schools with grades 7 and 8 are invited to apply for a 2010 Humanities Camp grant. Contact VHC for the application form.
The application deadline is March 4. |
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Office in Montpelier
11 Loomis Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 802.262.2626 Fax: 802.262.2620 E-mail: info@vermonthumanities.org |
